KINESIOLOGY MINOR FOR TEACHING SECONDARY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
April 2015
The minor in Kinesiology for Secondary teachers of Physical Education, grades 6-12,
(State code: MB) consists of a minimum of 22 credits.
Teacher candidates for certification in Kinesiology at the Secondary level must pass the
Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) in Physical Education (Test #044). MTTC
content exams should not be taken until 90% of course work in the subject area has been
completed. A study guide is available at the MTTC website:
(http://www.mttc.nesinc.com/PDFs/MI_field044_SG.pdf).
The courses below meet State standards and have been selected so that teacher
candidates will be well prepared for the test. Knowledge must be demonstrated in the
following categories in order to successfully pass the MTTC subject area exam:
Subarea
1. Physical Activity, Fitness & Health
2. Movement & Lifelong Physical Activity
3. Growth, Development & Learning
4. Planning, Instruction & Assessment
5. Management, Motivation & Communication
6. Foundations, Reflection, & Professional Collaboration
Approximate % of Questions
on Test
17%
27%
14%
14%
14%
14%
The following chart is intended to provide you a guide for scheduling your semesters and for
keeping track of your grade point average.
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR DEGREE EVALUATION IN KNOWHOPE PLUS IN ADDITION
TO THIS DOCUMENT TO DETERMINE FULFILLMENT OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS
FOUNDATIONAL COURSES (6 credits)
SUBJECT/
COURSE
KIN 160
KIN 201
TITLE
Teaching of Dance for Physical Education
Movement, Meaning, and Value in PE
CREDIT
HOURS
2
4
SEMESTER
GRADE
SEMESTER
GRADE
GENERAL KINESIOLOGY REQUIRED (11 credits)
SUBJECT/
COURSE
KIN 221*
KIN 222
KIN 223
KIN 301
TITLE
Anatomical Kinesiology and Lab
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology Lab
Motor Development
CREDIT
HOURS
4
3
1
3
*Pre-requisite for Kin 221: KIN 200, Human Anatomy and Lab (4 Credit Hours)
REQUIRED METHODS COURSES (5 credits)
SUBJECT/
COURSE
KIN 344
KIN 346
TITLE
Basic Methods of Teaching Physical Ed &
Lab
Methods of Teaching Secondary P.E. & Lab
CREDIT
HOURS
3
2
SEMESTER
GRADE